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R184 CGU

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,751 mi
Last recorded103,751 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 CGU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,751 miles

Offside and nearside rear brakes binding

Offside front brakes running low

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,634 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding. we advise attention

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front bumper slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s h/lamp poor light output

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,065 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,185 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 82,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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R184 CGU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R184 CGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R184 CGU?

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What year was R184 CGU registered?

R184 CGU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R184 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 CGU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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